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Caroline Burke

Bio
Caroline Burke is a news writer for Bustle, covering the 2020 presidential race, the Trump administration, and more. She also covers news related to social issues and movements, the war over abortion, and upcoming or controversial legislation and bills, on both the state and federal levels. Caroline's bylines have also appeared in Marie Claire and The Atlantic. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, and is an MFA candidate at the Bennington Writing Seminars. When she's not refreshing Donald Trump's Twitter accounts, she can be found working on her name, watering her many plants (which are in varying states of decay), and taking obsessive pictures of her two Scottish folds, Pancake and Ophelia. You can find her on Instagram @CaroClaireBurke.

People Are Trying To Get These Chemicals Banned From Takeout Containers — Here's Why

In 2019, it's easy to order food straight from an app on your phone and have it delivered in minutes. But when you order takeout, you might be eating out of food containers that are made up of a whole host of chemicals you know nothing about. All…
By Caroline Burke

How To Find Out What Data Facebook Collects While You Aren't Using The Site

Over a year after it first teased the idea, Facebook will soon offer a tool that will allow you to gain more insight into what information is being shared between the social networking giant and other companies. The tool, called "off-Facebook…
By Caroline Burke

How To Know If There's Lead In Your Water, Because You Can't See Or Taste It

Given the water crisis unfolding in Newark, New Jersey, finding out if there's lead in your water is a must if there's even the slightest possibility it's contaminated. Unfortunately, it's impossible to smell or taste the presence of lead in your…
By Caroline Burke

If Trump's New Green Card Rule Infuriates You, Here's What You Can Do

In October, the Trump administration will implement a regulation that gives the government more power to reject green card status for thousands of immigrants. The new rule, which could favor wealthier immigrants over low-income immigrants according…
By Caroline Burke

Dole Recalled Baby Spinach Because Of Contamination Concerns

If you love your greens, the latest news might require you to take a look in your fridge. Dole voluntarily recalled some baby spinach packages that were available in a handful of states earlier this summer, due to concerns about salmonella…
By Caroline Burke

Tumblr Is Getting A New Owner — Here's What That Means For Your Account

Tumblr lovers across the world are in for some big news: the social networking platform was sold by Verizon, according to The Wall Street Journal. Automattic Inc., the company behind WordPress, was the one to buy it. And though most of the details…
By Caroline Burke

The Apple Card's Interest Rate Isn't The Same For Everyone — Here's What To Know

The Apple Card will be available to the general public by the end of the summer and the hype is real. But before signing up for any credit card, it's important to look into what it offers, as well as any fees that might come along with it. While…
By Caroline Burke

Here's All The Medical Info You Can Put In Your Phone In Case Of An Emergency

It's not exactly fun to plan for the worst case scenario. No one likes to think about what would happen if they or their loved ones got hurt — but you also know you'll be grateful to be prepared, should something actually ever happen. That's why…
By Caroline Burke

6 Mail App Improvements In iOS 13 That Are Subtle But Super Helpful

The new Apple software update is coming this fall, and you know what that means: a whole host of changes to your daily iPhone routine, hopefully for the best. There will be a ton of little tweaks and improvements across the board, but the Mail App…
By Caroline Burke

Here's Exactly How Apple Card Rewards Stand Up To Competitors

The Apple Card is finally here — for a select few, that is. Early rollout for the card began on Tuesday for a random selection of people who applied for the card in advance, and it will be available to the general public later in the summer. So if…
By Caroline Burke